Tamper Evident Technology Goes Holographic

Collectors have long had to keep their eyes wide open for counterfeiting. Indeed, the advice "Let the buyer beware" takes on a whole new meaning in the collectibles market, where fake items are often more prevalent than the real deal. Now, tamper evident technology, however, is giving collectors greater peace of mind. Authenticating collectibles is just the latest in a long string of sectors where tamper evident seals are making their mark.

Just last month, Global Authentication Holdings, Inc., (GAI) launched its Dual Certification service for any graded or authenticated collectible. According to a press release announcing the debut of the service, "This unique and first to market innovation enables collectors to receive Dual Certification on their existing graded or authenticated product. The service will help boost buyer confidence by creating a double stamp of approval."

So how exactly does this Dual Certification process work? "Each Dual Certified item receives a tamper evident hologram affixed to the collectible. A digital scan or image is taken of every item and is registered to Global's database for website verification at any time. The population of each Dual Certified item is also archived for information on pricing and rarity." The collectible trading card and autograph authentication markets are just two of the arenas that will benefit from this service.

Tamper evident holograms are the newest innovation in tamper evident technology. Holographic shrink bands are one of the exceptional quality, design and interesting techniques that are being used in tamper evident labels and seals. Leading converters and printers of heat shrink labels, sleeves and tamper-evident bands have recently introduced holographic shrink bands and labels to their inventory of offerings. Tamper evident holographic shrink bands are designed to provide manufacturers of consumer products with a visible security device that cannot be copied or simulated, thereby affording them the ultimate in security.

When heat shrink technology is added to these bands and labels with a holographic strip, they can be applied to any package that needs to be tamper evident. And for companies that want to put their personalized stamp on their tamper evident products, the holographic strip can be custom designed with a company logo or pattern. Thanks to the three dimensional image that is imprinted on the hologram, it is highly visible. What's more, the complexity of the pattern makes it almost impossible to be reproduced.

The unique properties of the hologram provide higher security and eliminate the counterfeiting of products. In addition to members of the collectibles marketplace, this capability could prove beneficial to pharmaceutical, cosmetics, beverage, personal care products and many other manufacturers where extreme secure measures must be taken in order to make a product tamper resistant.

Tamper evident holographic shrink bands:

• Are available in clear or white
• Are available printed with generic "Sealed For Your Protection" or can be custom printed in 10 colors
• Attract the consumer's attention with their metallic prismatic hologram effect

When added security is demanded, traditional tamper evident seals and shrink wrap bands may not be enough. That's when holographic shrink bands provide a second level of defense.

Author: Carmen Fontana

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